January · Spain
Best time to visit Mijas in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mijas in January
Average temperature 10°C, 73 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Mijas scores 7.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mijas is a whitewashed village above Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, known for its donkey taxis and sea views.
January in Mijas: strong conditions, 11th of 12
Expect 10°C (49°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Mijas — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mijas in January?
- In January, Mijas averages 10°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Mijas?
- January earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mijas in January?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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